RXO emphasizes AI tools, spot market growth amidst fourth quarter earnings report

RXO reported a fourth quarter with lower EBITDA and a net loss, but emphasized its AI tools and spot market growth. The company's CEO noted that the freight market is strengthening, with spot rates rising and contract rates stuck. RXO's CFO projected a lower EBITDA in the first quarter, citing a lack of meaningful increase in spot opportunities or sale rates. The company is pushing its AI story to improve profitability.